VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS FROM BEEKEEPING...1

Published byVilian, at Friday, July 24th , 2015 - 09:01:00 AM, in Bee Pollen category. Pollen allergies, also called hay fever have been known for a long time but in today's stressful environment it seems that more and more people suffer from allergies. Often it is difficult to identify the exact source. Specific pollen allergies may be avoided by changing one's environment. Desensitization with established Western medical methods (subcutaneous injections of pollen extracts) are slow and generally have only a temporary effect, so they need to be repeated. Traditional and alternative health practitioners have claimed to cure pollen allergies...

HONEY DEFINED

Published byVilian, at Sunday, July 19th , 2015 - 10:27:15 AM, in English Articles category. Of all the numbers presented above, those with reference to percentage of water are perhaps most significant to honey judges. The standard for moisture content in honey shows has traditionally been 18.6%. Does the upper bound shown in the official definition (22.9%) mean that judges will have to accommodate honey in shows with what heretofore was considered an unacceptably high moisture content? In any case, this information will require changes in ENY 129 "Honey Judging and Standards" and ENY 130 "Moisture in Honey," available from this office in limited supply. The official definition does incorporate current U.S. standards and grades of extracted and comb honey which are quoted at length in the above fact sheets...

Nutrient, Bee Propolis

Published byVilian, at Monday, July 20th , 2015 - 07:54:44 AM, in English Articles category. Propolis is manufactured into many forms and products including tablets, capsules, ointment, powder, extract, honey, chewing gum, food and beverages, cream, lotion and other cosmetics. When applying topically, caution should be exercised when applying propolis to the eye areas. Some people become more prone to developing allergies after repeated use of propolis...

Bee Pollen Supplement for Children Developed in India

Published byVilian, at Thursday, July 23rd , 2015 - 08:52:41 AM, in English Articles category. A Chyawanprash like product comprising 500 gm honey and 200 gm pollens has also been designed, especially for the children. Speaking on the results of the capsules, she said that already it had proven its health benefits among physically weak children...